Q. Which one of the following best explains the difference between Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease, types of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)?

[A] Ulcerative colitis affects the entire gastrointestinal (GI) tract, while Crohn disease is limited to the colon.

[B] Ulcerative colitis causes inflammation only in the inner lining of the colon, while Crohn disease can affect deeper layers of the GI tract.

[C] Ulcerative colitis is always caused by a bacterial infection, while Crohn disease is an autoimmune disease.

[D] Ulcerative colitis has a clear genetic link, while Crohn disease does not.

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation – Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease are the two types of IBD. Ulcerative colitis causes inflammation only in the inner lining of the colon, while Crohn’s disease can affect deeper layers of the GI tract.

Source: The Hindu

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